Cornelia Spencer

Points out the uniqueness of the Japanese people through a discussion of their history, customs, art, and family life.

Brief histories and descriptions of three western European countries known for their neutrality.

Biography of the leader of the revolution of 1911 which overthrew the Manchu dynasty and established China as a republic.

Introduces the history and culture of the four-thousand-year old country known today as the People's Republic of China.

Briefly describes the conditions that prompted the French Revolution and analyzes the revolution in terms of what it has meant to history.

History of the Philippines since 1899, written for young people.

Describes life along the river whose basin supports one-tenth of the human race.

Discusses the nature of Japanese art with its emphasis on people and events of this world. Provides a brief background history.

Although all the Kennedys have been constantly on display, the women have always stood in the shadows of their strong, brilliant and ambitious men. This is a woman's view of the tragic deterioration of a proud and powerful family, caused by the standards and failures of the society that spawned it.

Includes material on Confucius, Empress Dowager Tzu Hsi, Sun Yat-Sen, Chiang Kai-shek, Mao Tse-tung, and Chou En-lai.